Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: April 15, 2018
Submitted by: KittKatt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a warm sunny day a large butterfly flew from a hibiscus bush up into a ficus tree. It hung from a leaf high in the tree for at least half an hour.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 15, 2018
Coordinator notes: The actual Tiger Swallowtail lives in the eastern USA-Ken Davenport
Partner project: Los Angeles Butterfly Survey